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Monday, February 29, 2016

The PAW PRINTS ON THE HEART handmade earrings are perfect beauties for any woman who loves dogs, especially if the dogs are rescues. The earrings feature sweet artisan made, rustic looking paw print on hearts charms cast bronze with a more golden color. To highlight the paw prints and hearts, etched ivory artisan made lampwork glass beads and faceted reddish brown Czech glass nuggets were stacked above the charms. Sterling silver earwires finish the dangle earrings. Since the PAW PRINTS ON THE HEART earrings are part of my “Rescue Dog” line of jewelry, one half (½) of the purchase price will be donated to the local Humane Society when sold. Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs designed and handmade the earrings for the woman who loves wearing one of a kind jewelry and has many, many paw prints on the heart.

Friday, February 26, 2016

Talk about a stylish and eye grabbing pair of handmade earrings! The PASSIONATELY PINK beauties are perfect to wear all spring and summer long . . . and fall and winter, come to think of it! The unique earrings feature premium Czech glass coins with a flowing, pink wave design in clear glass and a contrasting rustic, textured edge with a brown Picasso finish. To highlight the glass beads, faceted fuchsia colored agate top the beads along with glowing copper and sterling silver earwires. Designed for the woman who adores one of a kind, handmade jewelry, the PASSIONATELY PINK earrings were carefully hand crafted by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs.

Truly an elegant and soft design with lots of cables throughout. This womens neckwarmer features three Vintage metal Rose buttons in bronze which adds just the perfect touch to this scarf. The rich light country peach color is from Caron Simply Soft and is so inviting. The cable border adds a wonderful finish and creates a beautiful line. Caron Simply Soft yarn has a wonderful feel to it as well as a rich sheen that stays nice.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

The smile inducing JUMP WITH JOY handmade necklace certainly celebrates the refreshing renewal of spring. A perfect Easter or Mother’s Day gift, the somewhat asymmetrical necklace features a glorious, artisan made fine silver pendant with a whimsical rabbit and flower design. To highlight the rabbit pendant, glowing white freshwater pearls, mellow lime green coin pearls, sparkling Swarovski crystals and sterling silver were used. Just imagine wearing this stunning necklace and receiving all the compliments for your unique good taste! The JUMP WITH JOYpendant necklace was designed and created by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs for the woman who loves to wear one of a kind, artisan jewelry.

Truly an elegant design with lots of twists and cables throughout. I call this pattern the Diamond Twist and it features cables within cables to add wonderful texture. This womens neckwarmer features three Vintage metal buttons in a fashionable design. The rich pistachio color is a new color from Caron Simply Soft and is so inviting. The cable border adds a wonderful finish and creates a beautiful line. Caron Simply Soft yarn has a wonderful feel to it as well as a rich sheen that stays nice.

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Just like their name implies, the STAR SHINE handmade earrings are sparkling and magical, exquisite accents for a bride to wear on her wedding day. The unique earrings were created with artisan made lampwork clear glass beads with a velvety frosted sea glass look. Stacked on top of the lampwork beads are Czech crystal rondelles and two sizes of clear Swarovski crystals for loads of dazzling beauty, with a sterling silver earwires finish. Just imagine how they will flash and shine on your ears! The STAR SHINE earrings were designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs for the bride who loves wearing elegant, artisan jewelry.

Artisan lampwork glass beads: app 11 mm x 7 mm

Czech crystal rondelles: app. 8 mm x 4 mm

Swarovski crystals: 6 mm and 4 mm faceted “crystal” bicones

Metal: sterling silver and pewter (discs)

Earwires: sterling silver French hooks

Length: app. 1.75” / 4.4 cm measured from the top curve of the earwire

Sunday, February 21, 2016

I live in the Antelope Valley - a High Desert Valley in Southern California surrounded by Mountains (South, West and North) and Desert to the East and I have seen Little Wild Brown Rabbits with White Cottontails running around - usually heading for some bush - or down a rabbit-hole. I think they are so cute!

So I created a Filet Crochet chart with a Rabbit, small desert plant - surrounded by textured leaves - and Crocheted it!

Show you care deeply about your faithful, four footed friend when wearing this unique, handmade necklace, appropriately named PAWS FOR A CAUSE. The unique necklace was created with rescue dogs in mind (such as our handsome Seamus), or those waiting for a forever home. Created with an artisan hand stamped copper paw print pendant, turquoise rounds, and copper, it will proclaim to the world your love for your dog. Beaded jewelry that was designed and carefully hand crafted by Catherine of Shadow, one half (½) of the purchase price of the PAWS FOR A CAUSE necklace will be donated to a local dog rescue society. It is a perfect gift for anyone who loves a beautiful canine soul.

Soft and precious rose quartz makes "Kayla's Hope" chandelier earrings a reflection of both the softer side and sexier side of love. The soft pink really stands out against the darker gunmetal chain and empire link. To begin I selected Grade A rose quartz rounds which came from Brazil and created hand-wrapped links with filigree gunmetal bead caps on each end. These links were attached to beautifully detailed Empire links from TierraCast in a gunmetal finish.

Rose Quartz Chandelier Earrings

The entire chandelier was then attached to black niobium ear wires which were embellished by me using small gunmetal saucer beads. On top of the saucer beads I added genuine Swarovski Austrian crystals in a shade called rosewater opal. Swarvoski is renowned for their gorgeous laser cut crystals. Niobium is a metal that is closely related to titanium. Never coated or containing any harsh metals which makes them perfect for anyone with metal-sensitive ears.

Friday, February 19, 2016

Does the haunting, rhythmic beat of a drum just make you want to get up and dance? Or do you just adore unique, ethnic looking jewelry? Then, you will love the TRIBAL DANCE boho earrings! The focal of the handmade earrings are African horn donut disc beads that were individually carved, dyed and hand painted. To soften the look, pale blue sponge coral rounds were placed above the carved beads, along with unique dog bone shaped andradite garnet. The perfect jewelry to wear to Coachella or to a barbecue with friends, the TRIBAL DANCE earrings were carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs.

Carved horn donut discs: app. 25 mm x 3 mm

Light blue sponge coral: app. 8 mm

Andradite garnet dog bones: app. 4 mm x 2 mm

Metal: copper and sterling silver

Earwires: sterling silver French hooks w/ copper bead accents

Length: app. 2.5" / 6.4 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Baby Blanket is very soft and in a beautiful feather and lace pattern. Receiving blanket is the perfect size for newborn boy or girl, measuring 27" x 32". Yarn is white with beautiful gray, green and blue specs throughout, making a very cool pattern. Pattern is elegant and creates a wavy border on top and bottom. Sirdar yarn is 55% nylon and 45% acrylic and has a nice stretch to it. It is very easy care and can be machine washed and tumbled dry.

Monday, February 15, 2016

Just imagine wearing these gorgeously glowing handmade earrings, perfectly named AQUA DREAMS! The earrings feature artisan made aqua lampwork glass beads with a silvery metallic aurae band. To complement the lampwork beads, lead free pewter beads with inscribed lines, Mykos pewter disc beads and sterling silver were used. Beautiful earrings that can be worn for both dress up and dress down, they glow brilliantly when back lit. The one of a kind AQUA DREAMS earrings were carefully designed and handcrafted by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs for the woman who adores wearing unique handmade jewelry.

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Looking for a beautiful handmade horse necklace for a special person - or for yourself? The meaningful ATTEMPT THE IMPOSSIBLE necklace is a lovely gift! The focal of the necklace is a glowing, rustic look running horse and star pewter pendant with "Attempt the Impossible" inscribed on it. To give the piece a Desert Southwest flair, sea sediment jasper in three colors were used, with small ivory colored bone discs scattered throughout. Patinaed sterling silver beads and a pewter toggle clasp finishes the one of a kind beauty. Created for the woman who loves artisan jewelry, horses and the a Southwest flair, the ATTEMPT THE IMPOSSIBLE necklace was carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs.

Bracelet Beaded Bangle Red Agate Tree Agate Brown Aventurine Dolomite. Exquisite earth tone combo wrap bangle bracelet. Each stone enhances the overall richness of this handmade bangle bracelet. Tree agate beads are rectangular and are mostly gray with variations of brown, black and copper throughout. Red agate rounds are a denser stone, but when the natural light have grains and variations of copper and brown. Dolomite oval beads are both light and dark gray with hues of peach, copper and tan mixed in. Beige, copper and brown glass pearl beads next to the dolomite bring out the variation in the stone. Brown Aventurine larger round gemstones are extremely rich and show streaks of different colors when in the natural sunlight. This uniquely 4 band wrap bracelet is exquisite and rich!

Thursday, February 11, 2016

The unique Zuni inspired fetish bear earrings contain a hearty dose of Southwest splendor. The handmade dangle earrings, named AYNSHE, featured Czech glass bear beads with a golden amber Picasso finish for an ancient, worn look. Genuine faceted turquoise, red coral and copper exquisitely complement the glass bears. The earrings are perfect to wear with your casual blue jeans and t-shirt. But they also pop against black so are radiant with your little black dress. reated for the woman who adores one of a kind, artisan jewelry, the AYNSHE bear earrings were carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs. “Aynshe” is Zuni for “bear”.

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Are you looking for a unique pair of handmade heart earrings, earrings that combine religious symbols with a trendy design? The MIRACLES earrings feature hand cast sterling silver milagros in a heart, crown of thorns and sacred fire design. To complement the milagros, faceted raspberry pink Czech glass rondelles with frosted sea glass look and an aurora borealis finish were added above the charms and on the sterling silver earwires. The earrings are a perfect gift for a woman of faith or as a lovely Valentine's Day or "just because" present. The MIRACLES artisan earrings were carefully designed and created by Catherine of Shadow Dog designs for the woman who loves to wear one of a kind jewelry. "Milagros" is Spanish for "miracles."

Saturday, February 6, 2016

A gemstone necklace that is perfect for dress up or dress down, the DON'T HAVE THE BLUES handmade necklace features rich blue sodalite nuggets shot through with white calcite streaks. The nuggets are a "rough" cut for a beautifully unique, rustic look. Sterling silver beads separate the nuggets, adding a wonderful glow to the overall design. Just imagine wearing this beauty with your white shirt and faded old jeans or with a sleek business suit! Created for the woman who loves one of a kind artisan crafted jewelry, the DON'T HAVE THE BLUES necklace was carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs.